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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,851.40, 512,542.20 and 366,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,851.40, 512,542.20 and 366,851.40 is: 512,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,851.40 : 512,542.20 = 366,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,851.40/512,542.20 = 366,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,851.40x = 512,542.20 × 366,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,851.40x = 188,026,823,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,026,823,629.08/366,851.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,542.20

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